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Número del objetoM1996/024:001
DescripciónLetter, hand-written, in German, addressed to Wikdor ? (Willy) Szczygielskie, Bielsko, Poland, from his cousin Erwin Riss, US Army, dated 25 April 1947.
He writes, "…that which I always feared has, alas, become sad reality. It is unbelievable and simply not imaginable that such horror could be perpetrated by a people who were once called a Nation of poets and thinkers. I so often remember each one of our loved ones and the thought of their dreadful end fills me with unspeakable mourning. When I think back to the times through which I lived, everything seems so unreal...Now, I do not want to make your heart heavier. The beloved Dead and the past we shall forever remember. I am happy to have received your letter that you are now somewhat better off. That you will shortly get married. My congratulations and best wishes in the future.”
He writes, "…that which I always feared has, alas, become sad reality. It is unbelievable and simply not imaginable that such horror could be perpetrated by a people who were once called a Nation of poets and thinkers. I so often remember each one of our loved ones and the thought of their dreadful end fills me with unspeakable mourning. When I think back to the times through which I lived, everything seems so unreal...Now, I do not want to make your heart heavier. The beloved Dead and the past we shall forever remember. I am happy to have received your letter that you are now somewhat better off. That you will shortly get married. My congratulations and best wishes in the future.”
Fecha 1947-04-25
Temamourning, liberation
Nombre del objetoletters
Materialpaper
Dimensiones
- width: 166.00 mm
height: 205.00 mm
Lenguaje
- German Erwin Riss
OCCWC
Ao0696-A US Army 25 April 1947
Dear Willy
My sincere thanks for your dear letter and photo of April 4th. Unfortunately I fell disappointed on your behalf that which I always feared has, alas, become sad reality. It is unbelievable and simply not imaginable that such horror could be perpetrated by a people which were once called a Nation of poets and thinkers.
I so often remember each one of our loved ones and the thought of their dreadful end fills me with unspeakable mourning. When I think back to the times through which I lived, ____________ everything seems so unreal. For you everything must be humble.
Now, I do not want to make your heart heavier. The beloved Dead and the past we shall forever remember. I am happy to have received your letter that you are now somewhat better off. That you will shortly get married. My congratulations and best wishes in the future.
With hearty best regard to you and your wife, your cousin
Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection